The private security industry in South Africa is the one of the most active in the world and new companies spring up every day. Sadly, this is due to the high levels of crime in the country and the lack of faith in the police. Private security companies are an excellent way to increase safety and security to an acceptable standard for many individuals and businesses. The services offered by security companies range for bodyguard protection, private residential security, manned security gates, event security and security contractors for office buildings.
There are countless security companies in South Africa and therein lies the danger. It is easy for an uninformed person to get into an agreement with an unreliable and unlicensed company whose methods cannot be trusted and depended on. Such companies do not have experience in providing a high level of security and taking precautions to avoid potentially explosive situations. The Private Security Regulatory Authority was put in place to regulate the activity in the private security industry and give the consumer peace of mind that there is order, transparency and accountability among the licensed, recognised and concerned security companies.
Choosing the best security company need not be a tedious affair but, there are a few things for the consumer to consider. Good security companies have a reputation for world-class support service and fast response times. They are present and visible as is evident in their advertising, patrols and involvement in foiling attempts at crime. Such dependable companies prominently display their boards and logos on the homes and offices they protect as a deterrent to criminals. They are constantly in the news for their efforts at making the community a little safer.
The best security companies employ staff members that have a background in the provision of safety and security. These employees are trained and given the knowledge and tools to be careful and effective in their endeavour to protect not only their customers but anyone else who may be caught up in an unfortunate criminal event.
